Homework: Sociology Matters
Write a 700 words response to one bullet at the end of the chapter.
Sociology matters because it explains the purposes and functions of our most basic social institutions.
• Do you see the institutions of the family and religion differently now that you have read this chapter? Did anything you learned surprise you?
• The family and religion are two social institutions whose authority has declined over the last century. Why do you think they have lost some of their importance? Do you think our society is weaker or stronger as a result?
• Sociology matters because it helps us to look at familiar social institutions from new and different perspectives.
• Which of the four major perspectives on the family strikes you as the most meaningful? Why?
• Which of the four major perspectives would be most helpful to you in studying religion?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.